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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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